RoadFlex Announces Strategic Fuel Partnership with Global Partners, a Leader in Energy Solutions
RoadFlex has announced a strategic partnership with Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) to expand its fuel discount network. The collaboration enables RoadFlex customers to access fuel discounts at Global Partners' service stations across 11 states using a VISA fleet card.
The partnership provides access to discounted fuel at multiple branded stations including Shell, BP, 76, Exxon, Mobil, Sunoco, Gulf, Citgo, Alltown Fresh, VP Racing, Global, and Xtramart in CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, and VT. Customers can combine these discounts with RoadFlex's Fuel Risk Management Platform, which offers purchase controls and fuel analytics.
RoadFlex ha annunciato una partnership strategica con Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) per espandere la sua rete di sconti sul carburante. Questa collaborazione consente ai clienti di RoadFlex di accedere a sconti sul carburante presso le stazioni di servizio di Global Partners in 11 stati utilizzando una carta flotta VISA.
La partnership offre accesso a carburante scontato presso numerose stazioni di marca tra cui Shell, BP, 76, Exxon, Mobil, Sunoco, Gulf, Citgo, Alltown Fresh, VP Racing, Global e Xtramart in CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA e VT. I clienti possono combinare questi sconti con la piattaforma di gestione del rischio carburante di RoadFlex, che offre controlli sugli acquisti e analisi del carburante.
RoadFlex ha anunciado una asociación estratégica con Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) para expandir su red de descuentos en combustible. Esta colaboración permite a los clientes de RoadFlex acceder a descuentos en combustible en las estaciones de servicio de Global Partners en 11 estados utilizando una tarjeta de flota VISA.
La asociación proporciona acceso a combustible con descuento en múltiples estaciones de marca, incluyendo Shell, BP, 76, Exxon, Mobil, Sunoco, Gulf, Citgo, Alltown Fresh, VP Racing, Global y Xtramart en CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA y VT. Los clientes pueden combinar estos descuentos con la Plataforma de Gestión de Riesgos de Combustible de RoadFlex, que ofrece controles de compra y análisis de combustible.
로드플렉스는 글로벌 파트너스 LP (NYSE: GLP)와 전략적 파트너십을 발표하여 연료 할인 네트워크를 확장합니다. 이 협력은 로드플렉스 고객이 VISA 플릿 카드를 사용하여 11개 주에 있는 글로벌 파트너스의 주유소에서 연료 할인을 이용할 수 있게 합니다.
이 파트너십은 CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA 및 VT에서 Shell, BP, 76, Exxon, Mobil, Sunoco, Gulf, Citgo, Alltown Fresh, VP Racing, Global 및 Xtramart를 포함한 여러 브랜드 주유소에서 할인된 연료에 접근할 수 있는 기회를 제공합니다. 고객은 로드플렉스의 연료 위험 관리 플랫폼과 이러한 할인을 결합할 수 있으며, 이 플랫폼은 구매 통제 및 연료 분석 기능을 제공합니다.
RoadFlex a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) pour étendre son réseau de remises sur le carburant. Cette collaboration permet aux clients de RoadFlex d'accéder à des remises sur le carburant dans les stations-service de Global Partners dans 11 États en utilisant une carte de flotte VISA.
Le partenariat offre un accès à du carburant à prix réduit dans plusieurs stations de marque, y compris Shell, BP, 76, Exxon, Mobil, Sunoco, Gulf, Citgo, Alltown Fresh, VP Racing, Global et Xtramart dans le CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA et VT. Les clients peuvent combiner ces remises avec la plateforme de gestion des risques de carburant de RoadFlex, qui offre des contrôles d'achat et des analyses de carburant.
RoadFlex hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) angekündigt, um sein Rabattnetzwerk für Kraftstoffe auszubauen. Diese Zusammenarbeit ermöglicht es den Kunden von RoadFlex, an den Tankstellen von Global Partners in 11 Bundesstaaten mit einer VISA-Flottenkarte Kraftstoffrabatte zu erhalten.
Die Partnerschaft bietet Zugang zu ermäßigten Kraftstoffen an mehreren Markenstationen, darunter Shell, BP, 76, Exxon, Mobil, Sunoco, Gulf, Citgo, Alltown Fresh, VP Racing, Global und Xtramart in CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA und VT. Kunden können diese Rabatte mit der Kraftstoffrisikomanagement-Plattform von RoadFlex kombinieren, die Einkaufssteuerungen und Kraftstoffanalysen bietet.
- Immediate expansion of fuel discount network across 11 states
- Access to multiple major fuel brands through single partnership
- Integration with existing fuel management platform and analytics
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Insights
Global Partners' strategic partnership with RoadFlex represents an intelligent expansion of GLP's distribution channels into the commercial fleet segment. While no financial terms were disclosed, this agreement offers several potential benefits for Global Partners:
By integrating with RoadFlex's fuel card network, GLP gains access to a pre-established customer base of fleet operators who typically consume fuel in higher volumes than individual consumers. This creates an additional revenue stream without requiring significant capital investment or infrastructure changes at existing locations.
The geographical footprint covered by this partnership - spanning 11 northeastern states including CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, and VT - aligns perfectly with GLP's existing operational territories, allowing for efficient leveraging of their current assets.
This B2B partnership approach represents a calculated diversification of GLP's customer acquisition strategy. Rather than solely competing for individual retail customers through traditional marketing, they're now tapping into the fleet management ecosystem. Fleet fuel cards typically generate higher customer retention due to the administrative efficiencies they create for businesses.
The partnership could also drive ancillary revenue through increased convenience store traffic at Global Partners' locations, as fleet drivers utilize these services during refueling stops. While modest in immediate financial impact, this agreement positions GLP strategically in the competitive fuel distribution landscape where customer loyalty programs and B2B partnerships are increasingly important differentiators.
This partnership highlights Global Partners' strategic approach to navigating the challenging wholesale fuel distribution sector. By partnering with RoadFlex, GLP demonstrates market awareness of how technology platforms are reshaping traditional fuel purchasing patterns.
The fleet card segment is particularly valuable in the energy distribution business for several reasons. Fleet customers offer predictable consumption patterns, higher purchase volumes, and reduced payment processing risks compared to individual consumers. This provides Global Partners with a more stable demand profile across their network of stations.
The multi-brand nature of Global Partners' operations (Shell, BP, 76, Exxon, Mobil, Sunoco, etc.) is a significant advantage in this partnership. It allows RoadFlex customers flexibility while still keeping their fuel purchases within GLP's network - an elegant solution that addresses the geographic coverage needs of fleet operators while maintaining GLP's fuel throughput.
For midstream energy companies like Global Partners, these technology-enabled distribution partnerships represent an evolution of their traditional wholesale business model. Instead of merely supplying fuel to retail locations, GLP is now indirectly participating in the fuel management technology ecosystem that's increasingly important to commercial customers.
This agreement reinforces GLP's position as more than just a commodity distributor by adding a service layer through the RoadFlex platform's "fuel risk management" capabilities. This value-added approach is important for midstream energy companies looking to differentiate themselves beyond simple price competition.
This partnership enhances RoadFlex's robust fuel card network with access to Global Partners’ extensive service stations across multiple regions.
Through this partnership, RoadFlex customers can secure considerable savings on both gasoline and diesel at Global Partners’ extensive network of service stations, utilizing a universally accepted VISA fleet card. This partnership not only elevates convenience for fleet drivers but also markedly enhances the cost-efficiency of fuel operations across numerous states.
"We are excited to partner with Global Partners, a company renowned for its commitment to quality and service. Incorporating their extensive station network into our fuel program provides our customers with unmatched access to discounted, top-tier fuel options along crucial routes and locations," stated Rush Akin, Chief Revenue Officer at RoadFlex.
RoadFlex customers can immediately begin using their cards to access discounts at Global Partners’ service stations. Customers will now enjoy competitive fuel discounts at Shell, BP, 76, Exxon, Mobil, Sunoco, Gulf, Citgo, Alltown Fresh, VP Racing, Global and Xtramart stations at participating locations in CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, and VT.
RoadFlex customers are able to leverage the discounts on top of RoadFlex’s comprehensive Fuel Risk Management Platform, which includes purchase controls and sophisticated fuel analytics & reporting.
"Collaborating with RoadFlex.com enables us to better serve the fleet management industry," said Michael Lingman, Senior Director, Commercial Fleet Fuel Programs. "This partnership not only broadens our service reach but also aligns with our goal to deliver more value and convenience to our clients. We are enthusiastic about the positive impact this collaboration will have on the day-to-day operations of fleet drivers and managers nationwide."
For more information about the partnership and how to maximize benefits with the RoadFlex fuel program, please visit RoadFlex.com.
About Global Partners LP
Building on a legacy that began more than 90 years ago, Global Partners has evolved into a Fortune 500 company and industry-leading integrated owner, supplier, and operator of liquid energy terminals, fueling locations, and guest-focused retail experiences. Global operates or maintains dedicated storage at 54 liquid energy terminals—with connectivity to strategic rail, pipeline, and marine assets—spanning from
Global, a master limited partnership, trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GLP.” For additional information, visit www.globalp.com.
About RoadFlex
RoadFlex is a leader in fuel risk management and fleet card solutions. Thousands of commercial fleets nationwide currently leverage its next-generation analytics insights, operations automation, and fleet reporting. This includes businesses that manage fleets, such as trucking companies, utilities, construction, HVAC, and landscaping companies.
RoadFlex customers have seen average fuel savings of
Our VISA fleet business cards allow users to purchase fuel and redeem competitive discounts for each purchase, ranging from
To learn more about RoadFlex, visit www.roadflex.com
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